The future of young Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek is being talked about and everything indicates that the team should trade him shortly.
And at least eight clubs have their noses in this matter, including the Montreal Canadiens, if we are to believe the words of hockey informant Chris Johnston.
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Chris Johnston also mentioned the Minnesota Wild as being favored to secure the services of the sixth overall pick in the 2022 draft, while the Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers are interested in the Czech.
General manager Don Waddell initially would have liked to get a high-quality prospect in exchange for his young guard, but now he is reportedly considering other types of offers.
“Now we’re at a point where the Blue Jackets are considering offers that include a prospect and a draft pick, or even an established player, a prospect and a pick,” the reporter said on the podcast. The Chris Johnston Showbroadcast Thursday.
In 53 games in the National Hockey League, the 21-year-old, 6’4″, has one goal and 10 assists for 11 points.
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